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Editor's note
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Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration as president of Zimbabwe sealed the end of Robert Mugabe’s disastrous rule. But it’s not clear what the dramatic developments mean for democracy in the country. There are those who want elections now, and those who say the polls should be postponed and a transitional government established. Nic Cheeseman examines the two options. And Enock Mudzamiri questions whether the military, which paved the way for Mnangagwa’s presidency, did so for the good of all Zimbabweans or for its
own interests.
More than 36 million people are still living with HIV across the world. Linda-Gail Bekker explains how stigma continues to get in the way of progress in managing the disease while Thumbi Ndung'u looks at cutting-edge research by African academics that could, over time, translate into effective vaccines.
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Thabo Leshilo
Politics + Society Editor
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Nic Cheeseman, University of Birmingham
After the fall of autocratic ruler Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe faces a difficult choice between the stability of a transnational government or a potentially divisive election contest.
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Enock C. Mudzamiri, University of South Africa
Contrary to popular sentiment that the coup in Zimbabwe would usher in a new era of democracy, the military intervention is much more about a succession crisis in the ruling Zanu-PF.
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Thumbi Ndung'u, University of KwaZulu-Natal
To get an effective vaccine for HIV/AIDS, scientists need to understand exactly how the virus works and immune system responds to it. African scientists have come one step closer.
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Linda-Gail Bekker, University of Cape Town
Stigma stops people from getting tested for HIV, and staying on their treatment. Unless it's addressed, the AIDS epidemic will persist.
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Politics + Society
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Chris Saunders, University of Cape Town
Are we witnessing the end of an era in which dictators stayed in power for decades? If so this must be good not only for Angola and Zimbabwe but for southern Africa as a whole.
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Justin Willis, Durham University; Gabrielle Lynch, University of Warwick; Nic Cheeseman, University of Birmingham
As a young radical in the 1980s, Museveni publicly scorned African rulers who clung to power. Now, after 30 years in office, he is clearly clinging pretty hard himself.
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Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand
The unfolding misfortunes of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe hold key lessons for his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma who faces the possibility of a forced exit.
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Babatunde Fagbayibo, University of South Africa
The limited "consultative and advisory powers" of the Pan African Parliament hamper the African Union's ability to achieve a prosperous and peaceful Africa as envisioned in its Agenda 2063.
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Science + Technology
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Les Underhill, University of Cape Town
If Europe is going to reap the benefits of conservation measures at home, its experts need an understanding of where “their” birds migrate to when they head off to Africa.
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Andy Hardy, Aberystwyth University
Epidemiologists and public health managers are looking to complement indoor-based malaria solutions with those that focus on the outdoors. Drones are a crucial part of their armoury.
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Environment + Energy
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Victor Wasonga, National Museums of Kenya
Reptiles add socioeconomic value but when it comes to accessing detailed reference information about them, students and naturalists can face serious challenges.
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David Fig, University of Cape Town
Even if the nuclear plan can be massaged in South African President Jacob Zuma’s interests, it won't be enough to ensure the deal goes through.
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Business + Economy
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Mills Soko, University of Cape Town
South Africa's Reserve Bank is facing a growing challenge of illicit financial flows and money laundering from gangs and errant businesses hell-bent on tricking regulators.
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Jane Ambuko, University of Nairobi
The Food and Agriculture organisation estimates that 30 to 40% of total food production is lost before it reaches the market. The losses in Africa are greater and sustainable strategies are needed.
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Thomas Daum, University of Hohenheim; Regina Birner, University of Hohenheim
Mechanisation of agricultural activity can help many African countries unlock underutilised agricultural potential. But there are serious obstacles which must be removed.
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Education
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Seán Mfundza Muller, University of Johannesburg
Alternative scenarios for tertiary funding in South Africa are set out in a completely separate report from the Davis Tax Committee drawing from work done by the higher education department.
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Dale Peters, University of Cape Town
A focus on collaboration among African universities and research institutions is crucial in developing national policies that meet the principles of open data while keeping it safe from exploitation.
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Arts + Culture
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Adam de Paor-Evans, University of Central Lancashire
Hip-hop may benefit from a return to the crew and collective mentality, where the DJ once again is valued and plays a central creative role.
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